Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour
4.9
936 Ratings
Myrtle Beach
Embark on a captivating Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour. Explore the scenic river, spot birds and wildlife, and immerse yourself in the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. A memorable adventure awaits!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Enter Zoo Drive, pass the zoo parking area, and adhere to the ‘boat ride’ indicators to the rear of the property.
What's Included
- Admission to the experience
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to traverse the scenic cypress-bordered Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway, and their streams/marshes, pursuing birds, and other wildlife that populate these southern waters by the pristine National Wildlife Refuge. The grandeur of the moss-draped river is awe-inspiring and the tranquility of this natural region appeals to everyone. Expect a warm welcome from peacocks and a chance to observe exotic fauna on your drive to our docks located at the far end of the Waccatee Zoo. Inviting you to be a part of our Waccamaw River Tour escapade today!
Location
8496 Enterprise Rd
Enterprise Road
Drive into the Waccatee Zoo and follow Boat Ride signs to the back of the property by the River. We have our own parking area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(936 Ratings)
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Explorer40359056260
Apr 25, 2024
Take This Tour - Loved it! Witty and informative narration, lots of wildlife and bird sightings, nice pace with time to take photos along the way. Highly recommended! A nice day out on the river. Good history lesson, as well.
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Elaine_s
Apr 25, 2024
Loved it! - Captain Sid was very knowledgeable and I learned quite a bit about the ecology of the area. Lots to see osprey, turtles, alligators and peacocks at the dock
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Tim
Apr 24, 2024
Wonderful River Wildlife and Eco Tour. - Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about not only the wildlife and the environment but also about the history of the area. We saw an abundance of wildlife on this trip and we were able to see alligators and osprey up close. Would go again next time we visit.
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Dave_g
Apr 21, 2024
Great locals guided tour - Our guides were so personable and informative. Learned about history and nature and got a great review for a “locals” restaurant - Socastee station. It was a perfect day.
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Mark_a
Apr 19, 2024
As above - Sid and Michelle were terrific hosts, very knowledgable about the area, would highly recommend the tour to all🙂
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Edm417
Apr 19, 2024
Wow….double wow… amazing!!! - This was truly a wonderful experience! We learned so much about the vegetation, animal life, bird life & history in a very fun informative way! Many thanks to our hosts! Well done!!
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Inspire59569213039
Apr 19, 2024
Awesome - Very interesting and extremely pleasant nature outing...even for those who are afraid they will get motion sick! ( I didnt!) Lol Pilot and narrator very good at spotting birds, turtles and alligators plus you learn some histoty also.
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Lisa_a
Apr 17, 2024
Don't Miss This Tour! - Captains Michelle and Sid are professional, funny and extremely knowledgeable about their environment. This tour should be on EVERYONE'S list of things to do in the area, especially if you have kids. The birds, turtles and gators on the river are awesome.
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Patricia_a
Apr 25, 2024
Beautiful without Edit!! - The Waccamaw River Nature & Wildlife Tour was absolutely serine, beautiful and interesting. One caution though as a person of color. I suggest the tour guides refrain from telling the story of the people of West Africa, who were violently captured and enslaved against their will. They did not accompany the Colonist for a tour of the America’s looking forward to a life of enslavement. It was just unnecessary to tell and uncomfortable to hear. It was an horrific time in the US. Let’s tell the truth and continue forward.
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Suzanne721
Apr 11, 2024
The visit that wasn't - Although some of this was my fault as we didn't read the fine print that said to arrive 30 minutes, we were very disappointed that upon arriving 2 MINUTES late, the boat took off without us. It was in our sight and no more than 100 feet from the pier when the captain was called and asked to return to pick us up, but he refused. Also in the fine print, it states that if we were FIVE minutes late, we would have missed the boat. Apparently, they don't abide by their fine print, either, but we are the ones out $80, as they refused to refund our money
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